Answer all questions, What is the necessity of ground improvement? Compare in-situ densification methods in sands, ©) Explain the mechanism of lime stabilisation. (@) Which method of grouting you will use for vertical seepage barrier in gravel? Why? (e) What are the difference between reinforced soil walls and nailed soil walls? (® Discuss the effect of reinforcement in sand. (g) What are the different types of Geosynthetics? (h) What are the functions of Geosynthetics? (8 x 5 = 40 marks) (a) State the reasons that do not allow the techniques used for in-situ densification of sands to be successful for in-situ densification of clays. What are the benefits from accelerated pre-consideration in soft clay? Or (b) Explain vibratory compaction in Sand. Enumerate the factors to be considered while selecting an in-situ densification technique for loose sand. grouting. Or (b) With suitable sketch, explain the functioning of a cement grouting plant. : Write a note on Soil - reinforcement interaction. Or soil beneath footing can be improved by Reinforcement? are the parameters that indicate the physical and strength properties of Or i